Cagliari vs Como Live Stream & Tips - Low-Scoring Affair in Serie A

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Last updated: 25 Aug 2024

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Vedran Ostojic 25 Aug 2024

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Both teams had goalless starts last week
The last four meetings have gone under 2.5 goals
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Cagliari have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 games against Como (Getty)

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Both sides failed to score in the first round, Como ending their match against Juventus with just 0.18 expected goals. I expect a tight tussle in Cagliari, under 2.5 goals the best bet.

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Head to Head
Cagliari Form
Cagliari Injuries & Team News
Como Form
Como Injuries & Team News

Cagliari have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches (Serie A).
Cagliari have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 competitive matches against Como.
Como have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

Cagliari have a 4-3 advantage against Como with 3 draws in 10 matches.

They last met in July, a friendly game being won by Como 3-1.

Cagliari Form

Cagliari started the new season with a 3-1 victory against Carrarese in Coppa Italia, Roberto Piccoli finding the net twice in the first half, Matteo Prati securing the win later.

The Islanders grabbed a point last weekend against Roma (0-0) in the Serie A season-opening game, ending the match with 0.76-1.25 expected goals, 43% possession and 12-13 shots.

Cagliari barely avoided relegation last season, ending in 16th position with 36 points, just one point above the red line.

Cagliari Injuries & Team News

A recent acquisition from Atalanta, midfielder Nadir Zortea has suffered a shoulder injury during the pre-season.

Top goalscorer from the previous season Midfielder Nicolas Viola might return on Monday, having recovered from a muscle fatigue.

Angolan striker Zito Luvumbo contributed four goals and five assists last season.

Como Form

Como had their first competitive match in the Coppa Italia earlier this month, holding Sampdoria to a 1-1 draw before losing on penalties.

Cesc Fabregas’ side had just 0.18 expected goals in their Serie A opening match last weekend against Juventus which they lost convincingly 3-0, having just one shot on target.

I Lariani returned to the Italian top flight after playing in lower divisions for 23 consecutive seasons. They ended 2nd in Serie B, three points behind the champions Parma.

Como Injuries & Team News

The biggest summer signing from Manchester United Raphael Varane is injured.

Midfielders Oliver Abildgaard and Daniele Baselli are also ruled out.

Striker Patrick Curtone has played a massive role in Como’s promotion last season, scoring 14 goals in Serie B.

Verdict

Cagliari v Como

Both teams failed to score in their Serie A opening games. The last four competitive head to head duels between these sides have seen under 2.5 goals, another low scoring game expected in Italy.

Under 2.5 Goals

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@4/5 - 3 Units

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